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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,966.96, 1,240,226.42 and 227,785.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,966.96, 1,240,226.42 and 227,785.61 is: 341,616.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,966.96 : 1,240,226.42 = 227,785.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,966.96/1,240,226.42 = 227,785.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,966.96x = 1,240,226.42 × 227,785.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,966.96x = 282,505,724,277.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,505,724,277.76/826,966.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,616.70

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